Security Support Specialist, Jr - PR 1472

Explore Current Openings•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PE Systems, Inc. is hiring a junior-level Security Support Specialist to support the Air Force Training Directorate in Dayton, Ohio. The role supports the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) with day-to-day security services for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. It provides integrated support across information, personnel, operations (OPSEC), industrial, physical, and communications security (COMSEC), as well as anti-terrorism and force protection. The specialist helps develop, implement, and evaluate security policies, procedures, standards, training, and protection measures to safeguard people, information, facilities, operations, and materials, and to ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD, and Air Force security regulations under government security leadership. The position manages and maintains SCI- and SAP-level program information, personnel clearances, and classified-facility physical security requirements. Duties include monitoring intrusion detection systems and responding to alarms within five minutes; coordinating with law enforcement or facility managers when needed; reviewing visitor certification requests; conducting entry and exit inspections and other directed anti-terrorism measures; supporting facility access control, visitor escorting, and badge administration; assisting with SCIF opening and closing; and performing end-of-duty-day security checks. The role requires willingness to travel as necessary and to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends, in support of 24/7 operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and up to three years of relevant experience, or five years of direct experience.
Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform all functional duties independently.
Ability to transport oneself to various facility sites as required.
If using a personal motor vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Must be willing to travel if necessary.
Must be willing to work a varied shift schedule, including nights and weekends, to support 24/7 operations.
Knowledge of security policies and manuals and applicable DoD and Air Force directives, manuals, and instructions.
Ability to use DISS (Defense Information Security System) and/or its replacement and interpret eligibility reports and requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority with day-to-day security for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
Provide security services across information, personnel, operations (OPSEC), industrial, physical, and communications security (COMSEC), and anti-terrorism/force protection.
Develop, implement, and evaluate security policies, procedures, standards, training, and protection measures.
Help ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD, and Air Force security regulations.
Manage and maintain SCI- and SAP-level program information, personnel security clearances, and physical security requirements for classified facilities.
Monitor intrusion detection systems and respond to alarms within five minutes; coordinate with local law enforcement or facility managers as needed.
Prepare, process, and/or review visitor certification requests for accuracy and access eligibility.
Conduct entry and exit inspections and other random anti-terrorism measures as directed.
Assist with facility access control, including visitor control and escorting, and creation, issuance, and tracking of access badges.
Assist with SCIF opening and closing and end-of-duty-day security checks.